USPS Careers - Mail Carrier - Rural Assistant - Check Availability

Postal jobs center; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Coverage

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

USPS is seeking an Assistant Rural Carrier to deliver and collect packages across suburban and rural routes. The role often uses a personal vehicle and concentrates on weekend and holiday shifts, with potential for up to seven delivery days.

This position involves outdoor work, customer interactions, and performing mail-handling duties including sorting and distribution, plus light clerical support as needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect packages along designated suburban and rural routes.
• Work on weekends and holidays.
• Address mail-related questions and service issues from customers.
• Sort, label, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail accurately and efficiently.
• Perform administrative support tasks to aid daily USPS operations.

Job description

Role Overview

USPS is accepting applications for Assistant Rural Carriers nationwide. In this role, you deliver and collect packages along designated suburban and rural routes, often using your personal vehicle. The position primarily involves working on weekends and holidays, with the potential for up to seven days of parcel delivery service. It is an excellent opportunity for those who enjoy working outdoors and providing reliable delivery service.

62 per hour

Paid Time Off

: Vacation days, sick leave, and federal holidays

Comprehensive Health Coverage

: Medical, dental, and vision plans

Retirement Plan

: Secure your future with USPS’s pension and retirement options

Life Insurance Options

: Customer Assistance

Mail Handling

Address mail-related questions and service issues from customersMail Handling

: Sort, label, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail accurately and efficiently

Clerical Work

: Perform administrative support tasks to aid daily USPS operations

Service Support

This role requires applicants to pass an assessment and successfully complete the multi-step hiring process.